Trade 470 Double Rifle for a Rolex?

[franzfmdavis]

Superficial at first blush, this thread sheds strong light on the entire concept of "African Safari". What is it worth? What watch would you wear? I want the REAL Africa of yore. But do they have WIFI? Last night I dreamed I was confronting a wounded dagga boy......shot in the right hip by the anemic and oft condemned 458 WM. As he approached, slowly looking, smelling and eventually sighted me....nose straight out, then head dropped and charged. Alas, I had traded my Merkel for a Rolex Yacht Master. Woke up in a sweat afterward................GLWS or trade. ....................FWB

Hahahaha

 

[BeeMaa]

Congratulations to both parties.

Interesting how things have worked out. Not sure this would even be possible on any other site. A testament to the quality members of AH.

 

[Ruraldoc]

The watch has been in my possession since Monday. It is exactly as described and I am very happy with it.

The rifle is on the way to his ffl and will be subject to Franz’s approval.

Franz has been a great guy to deal with.

 

[mdwest]

Pretty cool that this looks like its going to work out where two parties are happy...

I love the barter system!

 

[franzfmdavis]

The watch has been in my possession since Monday. It is exactly as described and I am very happy with it.

The rifle is on the way to his ffl and will be subject to Franz’s approval.

Franz has been a great guy to deal with.

Britt has been great to deal with as well and has become a friend! He has gone above and beyond to call me with tips and details, not only regarding the gun but also regarding loads and other helpful information!

 

[Altitude sickness]

I hope we see more of these deals. Exciting to read unfold. The Explorer 2 is one of the best looking Rolex ever made IMHO

 

[Tango]

That's a fantastic piece, one of the best in the stainless professional range!

 

[Scott CWO]

I hope we see more of these deals. Exciting to read unfold. The Explorer 2 is one of the best looking Rolex ever made IMHO View attachment 620290

I don’t wear jewelry and even quit wearing my wedding ring after a horse’s lead rope just about tore my finger off because of it. If I was going to wear a watch, it would be this one. There’s a dealer at SCI that had some Rolex watches. Y’all might check it out at the next convention.

 

[sureshot375]

Thank you Jake! I sincerely appreciate the kind words! I look forward to getting together again when we have more time to sit and exchange stories without having our blood drained by the mosquitos!

I was a divorce lawyer for 22 years and, fortunately, dealing in that muck has made me impervious to what I regard as playful banter

22 years?? How did you escape? I’m going on 14 and I’ve about had it.

 

[franzfmdavis]

22 years?? How did you escape? I’m going on 14 and I’ve about had it.

We had our first kid when I was turning 50 and I decided I would rather clean up his shit than everyone else's!

 

[Nyati]

Congrats to both of you for making a great deal !

 

[Ruraldoc]

Just got word from Franz that he picked up the double this morning and is happy with it.

 

[franzfmdavis]

I picked up the gun today and it was exactly as described. I’m very excited about it! I had no doubt that Britt was honorable and it was a pleasure doing the trade with him!